Creative Commons

Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that created a set of simple, easy-to-understand copyright licenses.

Creative Commons licenses do two things:

They allow creators to share their work easily

They allow everyone to find work that is free to use without permission

As long as you obey the terms of the license attached to the work, you can use Creative Commons licensed material without fear of inadvertently infringing an author or creators copyright. You can learn more about Creative Commons licenses at creativecommons.org.

How to Find and Cite Creative Commons Licensed Works

It is easy to find Creative Commons licensed material through search engines:

This web site presents information about copyright law. The University Libraries make every effort to assure the accuracy of this information but do not offer it as counsel or legal advice. Consult an attorney for advice concerning your specific situation.